Texas legislature sees active bill filing ahead of March deadline

In a significant move for Texas homeowners, the Texas Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 with a vote of 30-0.

The Senate Committee on Local Government has unanimously approved measures to increase the homestead exemption, allowing Texas homeowners to write off more property value before assessment.

Senator Paul Bettencourt, representing Houston, along with the Senate Committee on Local Government, has successfully advanced Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2.

As Texas institutions work to implement corequisite courses, the Deepening Corequisites Across Texas (DCAT) project continues to assist both two- and four-year institutions in overcoming shared challenges.

A coalition of Texas' leading policy institutes has introduced the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, a five-year plan aimed at addressing challenges related to the state's rapid population growth.

Following Governor Greg Abbott's recent emphasis on school choice as an urgent matter, the Texas Senate has passed a bill aimed at establishing education savings accounts for parents to utilize state funds for non-public educational services.

Senator Tan Parker announced the filing of a package of four bills, SJR 50, SB 1056, SB 1057, and SB 1058, aimed at encouraging the development of capital markets in Texas.

Senator Joan Huffman has announced the filing of a comprehensive bail reform package following Governor Greg Abbott's designation of bail reform as an emergency item.

The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, a bill aimed at providing Texas parents with universal Education Savings Accounts.

Rep. Mihaela Plesa has introduced two legislative bills, HB 2006 and HB 2042, aimed at reforming the expunction process for individuals found innocent in Texas.

Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, joining Chairman Brandon Creighton and other Republican members of the Senate Education Committee.

Today in Austin, Texas, Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston expressed his support for Senate Bill 2, known as the Texas Education Freedom Act.

Texas State Representative David Spiller has introduced two legislative bills, HB 1425 and HB 2116, which aim to enhance the role of faith and moral education in public schools across the state.

The Texas Senate has introduced a state budget proposal for the upcoming biennium, featuring $32 billion allocated for property tax reductions.

The 89th Texas Legislature commenced on January 14, 2025, marking the beginning of another legislative session for State Senator Brian Birdwell, who represents Senate District 22.